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Sofie Fohn

A Life in Munich Born in Munich, Germany, in 1899, Sofie Fohn lived through a century of profound transformation. While many remember the era for its political upheaval, her life was deeply intertwined with the quiet, persistent act of preserving culture. She was a painter, but her legacy is also defined by her role as an art collector alongside Emanuel Fohn. Together, they navigated a period where art was often caught in the crosshairs

of ideology, working to protect works that were at risk of being lost to history. Her connection to the city of Munich remained a constant thread throughout her life. It was a place of deep artistic tradition, and she moved through its spaces as both a creator and a guardian of the visual arts. By the time she passed away in 1990, she had seen the world change many times over, yet her commitment to the survival of art remained steady.…